Friendship lessons

Princess Celestia: "It sounds like you're all learning so much from each other... "

After the events of Friendship is Magic, part 2, Princess Celestia gives Twilight Sparkle a new mission: to study the "magic of friendship" and report her discoveries. At the end of each episode, Twilight or her friends relay a report on friendship. The report is usually dictated by Twilight and transcribed by Spike, who then magically sends it by breathing green-colored fire on the scrolls. At times when Princess Celestia happens to be around, Twilight makes the report in person.

"Spike, take a note, please. "I, Princess Celestia, hereby decree that the unicorn, Twilight Sparkle, shall take on a new mission for Equestria. She must continue to study the "magic of friendship". She must report to me her findings, from her new home... in Ponyville."

— Princess Celestia

Starting with Lesson Zero, Princess Celestia exempts Twilight from writing a report every week, and asks that Twilight and all her friends report on their findings upon their discovery.

"From this day forth, I would like you all to report to me your findings on the magic of friendship, when, and only when, you happen to discover them."

— Princess Celestia

Friendship letters are less prominent in the third season onward; lessons are mostly delivered through dialogue. After the events of Magical Mystery Cure, Twilight and her friends stop sending reports to Princess Celestia altogether, and instead log their lessons and other events of note in a shared journal following Twilight's suggestion in Castle Mane-ia.

"I've just thought of a great idea! Why don't we keep a journal, just like the royal pony sisters? [...] That way, we can learn from each other! And maybe some day, other ponies will read it and learn something, too!"

— Twilight Sparkle

After the events of My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks, Sunset Shimmer begins writing friendship reports to Twilight from the human world.

Season one

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Season two

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Season three

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Season four

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For extended journal entries, see /Journal of Friendship.

Season five

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Season six

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Season seven

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Season eight

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Season nine

The Beginning of the End - Part 2

Princess Celestia: A good leader knows when to ask for help, but a great leader has the courage to admit when they've made a mistake and the strength to make it right.

[...]

Twilight Sparkle: I guess I know, when the time comes, as long as we're together, we probably—

Rest of Mane Six: [clearing throats]

Twilight Sparkle: We definitely got this.

Uprooted

Yona: Friends doing this the wrong way. All remembering Tree of Harmony for what Tree was, not what Tree is!

Smolder: You mean 'gone'?

Yona: No! Yona mean even though Tree not here here, Tree here. In hearts. Tree made friendship even closer.

[...]

Tree of Harmony: Your friendship, and the friendship of future generations, will always be safe within these walls.

Sparkle's Seven

Princess Celestia: [clears throat] [forced] I, uh, apologize, for not listening to your concerns, sister. It seems we need to make adjustments to account for threats inside the castle as well as out. If you agree?

Princess Luna: [forced] If you think it's worth discussing.

The Point of No Return

Dusty Pages: Twilight, your late book was the best thing that ever happened to me. Now I'm not afraid to try things I might fail at. In fact, sometimes messing up teaches me more than getting it right!

Common Ground

Wind Sprint: I don't care how many ponies care about him. They're not gonna make me forget about Dad.

Clear Sky: Oh, sweetheart. I know Quibble's trying too hard, but he doesn't want you to stop loving your dad. He just wants you to like him. And I think maybe there's enough room in your heart to do both.

Quibble Pants: Hey, there. Glad I found you, because I have a confession to make. I know it's hard to imagine, but I'm... really not all that sporty.

Clear Sky: [mock horror] [gasps] No! Quibble Pants: I'm sorry I was trying so hard to convince you otherwise. I just really wanted us to get along, but I guess it backfired. Do you think we could start over? Maybe we could watch some of the tournament together, and you could teach me some sports stuff?

She's All Yak

Sandbar: Yona, it doesn't really matter if you're a great pony or a horrible pony. You're the best Yona I know. That's why I asked you to the dance.

[...]

Applejack: It's not your fault, sugarcube.

Rainbow Dash: It's the opposite. If anything, we should be apologizing.

Pinkie Pie: I thought we were just teaching you how to have fun at the dance.

Rarity: We never meant to try to turn you into something you're not.

Yona: Is okay. Friend help Yona feel better.

Frenemies

Lord Tirek: Neither was I. But working together seemed smarter than to continue fighting.

Cozy Glow: When we helped each other, it felt better somehow.

Queen Chrysalis: I haven't felt like this since before I lost my hive. Having others who will be there for you is... pleasing.

Lord Tirek: All of these years taking power from ponies...

Cozy Glow: When you use your power to help others...

Queen Chrysalis: Yes, it feels... nooooooooo!

Cozy Glow and Lord Tirek: Whoa!

Queen Chrysalis: The Magic of Friendship is like a disease! An infection that spreads to those around you! I watched it infect my hive! I will not let it get me!

Cozy Glow: Same.

Lord Tirek: Obviously.

Sweet and Smoky

Smolder: Yeah! Garble saved our eggs because he was strong enough to be who he is, whether you liked it or not. I grew up thinking it was okay to make fun of differences. But my friends have taught me to celebrate them.

[...]

Ember: And from now on, in my kingdom, that's exactly what we will do....

Going to Seed

Apple Bloom: I'm glad we solved the mystery, but I really wanted to catch the Great Seedlin' before I get too old to try.

Applejack: You know what, sugarcube? You're never too old to be a filly. There will always be work to do, but havin' fun together is somethin' you never grow out of.

Student Counsel

Sunburst: You can't be expected to supervise your students every second of every day.

Starlight Glimmer: I'm not so sure.

Silverstream: I like that you're always available, but it kind of makes it okay to come to you with stuff that maybe isn't super important.

Trixie: Of course being a school counselor is a big responsibility. But always being at work isn't fair to anypony. Especially me.

Between Dark and Dawn

Princess Luna: You know, being with your sister all the time is hard, but being without her? It's even harder.

[...]

Princess Luna: Sometimes it's just tough being the little sister.

Princess Celestia: It's not always easy being the big sister either.

2, 4, 6, Greaaat

Rainbow Dash: I know I haven't been a great coach because I don't care about cheerleading. But all of you do, and I care about you. So I guess maybe I care about cheer squad. And a good friend reminded me that I can make anything I care about totally awesome.

[...]

Rainbow Dash: Wait a second. Was this one of those things where you knew the lesson I needed to learn before I learnt it?

Twilight Sparkle: You mean like how you don't have to care about a thing other ponies like as long as you care about the ponies who like it? Nope. Don't know what you're talking about.

Films

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IDW comics

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Storybooks

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Other media

Facebook

This report was posted by Hasbro's My Little Pony Facebook page on August 13, 2012.

Dear Princess Celestia,

This summer I learned that my friends and I can make a big difference in people's lives! If you want to see what we've done together, you should visit our friends at @generationOn: http://bit.ly/LMvPER

Live Show

Dear Princess Celestia,

I've learned that sometimes the way we expect things to go isn't always the way they'll end up going. Life never seems to work that way. So the real challenge is to welcome new approaches in getting things done. If we can let go of what we thought was the right way of doing things, and instead choose to work together to find a new way to achieve our goals, well, anything is possible! Especially with the help of all your friends.

Magazines

Rain, Rain Go Away!

Princess Celestia: Did you learn anything about friendship today, Twilight Sparkle?

Twilight Sparkle: Yes, I learned it's good to listen to your friends! If you don't, things can get messy!

Twilight Sparkle: Rainbow Dash knew best all along!

Princess Celestia: That's right!

Der Stern der Winterträume

Twilight Sparkle: Jetzt verstehe ich! Der Stern schenkt mit seiner schönen Musik schöne Träume!

Applejack: Die werde ich haben!

Twilight Sparkle: Das muss ich morgen früh gleich Prinzessin Celestia schreiben...

Mach mal Pause!

Applejack: Zu jedem guten Training gehören Pausen.

Rainbow Dash: Aber ich bin nicht müde oder so.

Doch beim Blick in den Spiegel ...

Rainbow Dash: Oh! Ich sehe aus wie ein Wrack.

Pinkie Pie: Nicht nur diese Fitness-Brühe trinken!

Applejack: Vielleicht solltest du mal wieder etwas essen.

Rainbow Dash: Lecker! Ich glaube, ihr habt recht.

Endlich kann die Wanderung beginnen ...

Pinkie Pie: Wie schön es hier im Wald ist!

Twilight Sparkle: So romantisch!

Applejack: Und wie gefällt es dir, Rainbow Dash?

Rainbow Dash: Es ist super!

Applejack: Und morgen kannst du ganz frisch trainieren.

Spike: Sag ich doch! Es geht nichts über eine Pause!

San Diego Comic-Con Panel

This report, spoken by Tara Strong on July 13, 2012 at San Diego Comic-Con International, is included in the bonus feature San Diego Comic-Con My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Panel on the DVD My Little Pony Friendship is Magic: Season Two Disc 4.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Today, I met some very... interesting people, who I think I can now call, friends.

Your faithful student,

Twilight Sparkle

Software

Discover the Difference

Dear Princess Celestia,

Making new friends is fun; even though it can be scary at first.

Dear Princess Celestia,

When friends get together, it creates magic; and that's what true friendship is all about!

Dear Princess Celestia,

Things are more fun when they can be shared with friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

While friendship is about giving, it is also about accepting what our friends have to offer.

Dear Princess Celestia,

When someone is true to herself, she will find her truest friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

No one should be afraid to share the unique qualities that make her special.

Dear Princess Celestia,

The power of friendship can make even the most shy pony find her inner strength.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Even ponies who seem very different can become very good friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Getting to know a pony is much better than making assumptions based on what she looks like.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Everypony's thoughts and ideas are important to listen to, even if they don't seem to make sense at first!

Dear Princess Celestia,

Sometimes the things that make you feel left out, are actually the things that bring you closer to your true friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

In any friendly competition, it's always important to remember that the "friendship" is more important than the "competition."

Dear Princess Celestia,

Some things in this world you just can't explain; but that doesn't mean that they are any less true, just that you have to choose to believe in them.

Dear Princess Celestia,

True friends believe in you (even when you don't believe in yourself!), and they are happy to celebrate your successes.

Dear Princess Celestia,

By embracing her true talents, a pony will eventually find her true friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Even the most unlikely of partners can become friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Everypony, everywhere has a special connection with her friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Even the most boring tasks can be fun if you do them with friends.

Dear Princess Celestia,

A good friend always has your best interests at heart.

Dear Princess Celestia,

Friends always help to make things GREAT!

Twilight Sparkle: Teacher for a Day

My friends all arrived to help and everything went smoothly. Friendship was the only magic I needed today!

Rarity Loves Fashion

Rarity made her friends super-happy. And that made her happy. After all, helping others is always in fashion!

Things That Go Bump in the Night

We learned something last night. Things that go bump in the night might be in your imagination!

Twilight Sparkle's Special Lesson

My friends all came to help and everything went smoothly. Friendship was the only magic I needed today!